Upper Barr, Corsock, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland, DG7

SITUATION
Upper Barr is situated near to the village of Corsock, and only 8 miles from the village of Crocketford, which has a popular village shop and village pub, the Galloway Arms. Crocketford sits on the main A75 trunk road leading east to Dumfries and west to Castle Douglas. There is a good range of individual shops and services in Castle Douglas, known as the region’s Food Town, and a broader range of high street shops, larger supermarkets, retail parks, large hospital and university campuses in Dumfries. There is a village primary school in nearby Springholm and in Dalry, New Galloway and Moniaive.
The South West of Scotland is well known for its mild climate, attractive unspoilt countryside and the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits. There is good hill walking in the nearby Galloway Hills and cycling along some of the designated cycle routes, as well the Seven Stanes forest mountain bike trails. The nearest of these is Dalbeattie Forest with its extensive network of specialist cycle paths, bridal ways and footpaths. There are varied sporting opportunities such as shooting and stalking, as well as trout and salmon fishing on the regions numerous lochs and rivers. For golf enthusiasts there is the championship course at Southerness, and several other courses nearby, including the 9 hole courses at Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and New Galloway. Upper Barr sits in a peaceful rural location with no near neighbours but also sits just a short distance from the Galloway Forest Park, which is home to the Dark Skies Park, the first such designated outside of the USA. Spectacular night skies are visible both in the locality and in the Park. A short distance away lies Loch Ken, which has a popular sailing centre with a number of water sports and activities available.
Communications to the area are very good. There is a main line railway station in Dumfries and also Lockerbie providing excellent links to both the north and south. The M74 motorway network can be reached in about an hour and there are regular flights to other parts of the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe from Prestwick Airport which is a 51 mile drive to the North. International airports at Edinburgh 100 miles and Glasgow 85 miles distant.

DESCRIPTION
A delightful and appealing rural package for those seeking a lifestyle property with great adaptability and potential. The farmhouse of stone construction under a slate roof occupies an enclosed, elevated site within the farm steading with three bedrooms. The property has been modernised and presents well throughout with a modern shower room/W.C, recently fitted kitchen, modern electric heating, multi fuel stove and double glazing throughout. Enjoying distant views predominantly to the rear over rolling countryside. Sitting to the west of the farmhouse sits a now derelict cottage (can only be viewed externally), an exciting opportunity to renovate and redevelop (subject to relevant consents) to create a second dwelling. This could serve as additional accommodation for multiple generations or an opportunity to set up as a holiday let and earn additional income. The outbuildings at Upper Barr are a combination of both traditional and modern agricultural buildings. The more traditional buildings are of stone and slate construction with an additional 2 former Dutch barns. The modern sheds comprise of steel portal with box cladding. All three have been used to accommodate cattle through winter, facilitate lambing season and as hay storage. They could also be easily adapted to lend to an equestrian benefit, subject to consents. Extending to about 20 acres in all, the grounds wrap the holding providing predominantly grazing/pasture with some small pockets of woodland. The package as a whole offers an exciting opportunity to purchase a desirable Rural/lifestyle property in a peaceful countryside setting.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall. Shower Room. WC. Kitchen. Living Room. Pantry/ Store. Utility Room. Three Bedrooms.


GARDEN GROUNDS
Enclosed gardens laid to lawn with some mature shrub planting, area for parking. To the side of the property (accessed from the living room) an area of patio ideal for entertaining.

Location code: 82/493/0049


OUTBUILDINGS

Traditional stone built L shaped courtyard:

Store (currently housing diesel tank) – 5.2m x 3.6m
Workshop – 5.2m x 3.3m
Kennels – 5.2 x 3.8m
Store – 3.6m x 1.8m
Large bay unit – 35m x 5.1m

Adjoining:
Curved Roof 9.2m x 4.7m
Lean to Full Length 35m 8m

Cattle Shed 1 18m x 12m
Lean to – 18m x 3.6m

Cattle / Hay Store 30m x 33m

Sorting Shed 7m x 16m

GROUNDS
The land at Upper Barr extends to approximately 20.70 acres (8.46 hectares) and is classified as Grade 4(2), 5(1) and 5(3) according to the James Hutton Institute. The grassland has been mowed in the past but provides useful grazing for a flock of sheep or herd of cattle, alternatively, it may be suitable for equestrian purposes providing an attractive and idyllic smallholding package. No further land is available.

Points for consideration:


• New woodland will be planted around the steading, with open ground, broadleaves, softer conifers and spruce mixtures being strategically planted to create amenity around the property boundary.

• Access will be retained through the steading to facilitate woodland establishment and management. However, a bypass around the property is proposed to facilitate timber haulage in the future c. 35 years.

• Our client is happy to share any approved planting proposals with prospective buyers.

• All divisional fences/walls are to be exclusively owned, maintained and repaired by the purchasers of the farmhouse.

• Prospective purchasers are liable for a share of the repair and maintenance costs of the track marked blue.

SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)
Property Water Electricity Drainage Tenure Heating Council Tax EPC
Upper Barr Private Mains Septic Tank Freehold Modern electric & multi fuel stove Band E EPC F (Farmhouse)

POST CODE DG7 3DU
DIRECTIONS
Access is via the A712 Dumfries to Corsock road, then the U135 Netherbarr to Glaisters and then by way of a private road shown blue on the plan.

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SOLICITORS
Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Edinburgh

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dumfries & Galloway
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS
Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to identify the purchaser for Anti-Money Laundering purposes. Our service provider ‘First AML’ will contact the purchaser to gather the required identification documents. An information sheet is available from the selling agent on request. We are not able to enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified

Failure to provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.
AMC PLC FINANCE
Galbraith are approved Agents for the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) and we can assist you in securing finance loans for a variety of farming purposes including the purchase of land and property, restructuring debt, and to provide working capital for diversification, improving or erecting farm buildings. For further details and to discuss any proposals in confidence please contact the office on .

EPC Rating = F